Taco Seasoning Recipe

With just a few minutes and a handful of spices, this is the homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe that I’ve been using on everything lately! It’s full of flavor and ready to take your taco night to the next level. As someone who’s tested and tweaked more spice blends than I can count, I’m excited to share this foolproof recipe with you. Mix it together in just 5 minutes and store it in the pantry for up to 3-6 months!

Why You’ll Love This Homemade Taco Seasoning

• Packed with Flavor – After a few adjustments, I’ve perfected a bold and flavorful Taco Seasoning Recipe that will be your new go-to.
• Easy to Make – Seriously. It’s just measuring and stirring and it’s done!
• Ready in 5 Minutes – There’s no need to make this ahead of time. This seasoning can be made in just 5 minutes and it’s ready to go!
• Store for Months – Even though it’s homemade, this Taco Seasoning Recipe stores in your pantry just like a store-bought packet.

Taco Seasoning Recipe

Get ready to say goodbye to store-bought taco seasoning for good! Trust me, once you try this homemade recipe, those little packets from the store won’t stand a chance. This is my tried and true go-to seasoning for all sorts of delicious Mexican recipes!

The balance of flavor and spice is absolutely perfect. You can easily make it spicier for your tastes, too. If your family loves tacos as much as mine does, they’ll love them even more when you use this Taco Seasoning!

>> You’ll also love these Lemon Pepper Seasoning and BBQ Seasoning recipes!

What’s in Taco Seasoning?

• Masa Flour – Masa flour (opens in a new tab) is a fine flour made from dried corn. It’s full of corn flavor and slightly tangy. Not only does it add a little flavor to the taco seasoning, it will help thicken any sauce or liquid you may use the seasoning in.
• Paprika (opens in a new tab) – Made from ground red peppers, paprika is slightly sweet and very mild. I love the way this balances the flavors in this taco seasoning blend.
• Chili Powder – Chili powder adds spice and heat to the seasoning and a delicious chili flavor. You can substitute with ancho chili powder (opens in a new tab) for a fruitier flavor or chipotle chili (opens in a new tab) powder for a smokey flavor.
• Garlic Powder – Pungent and delicious, garlic powder is a necessary player in taco seasoning!
• Cumin – Ground Cumin (opens in a new tab) has an earthy flavor that we all love and are familiar with in taco flavors. Feel free to increase it to 1 Tablespoon if you like it a lot.
• Dried Minced Onion – The texture and slightly sweet flavor of dried minced onion (opens in a new tab) is so so good! If you don’t have it on hand, feel free to substitute it with the same amount of onion powder.
• Salt

How Do You Make Taco Seasoning?

It couldn’t be simpler to make up your own taco seasoning recipe at home! Here’s how to do it:

1. Measure all of the ingredients carefully, and combine them in a small bowl.
2. Whisk them well, and store the mix in an airtight spice jar for 3-6 months.

TIP: I love these glass seasoning jars (opens in a new tab) to store them in my pantry!

How to Use the Best Taco Seasoning

A storebought packet of taco seasoning is about 3 Tablespoons, so use that amount if you’re using it as a substitute for a packet. Here are some other ideas on how to use it:

• Roasted Vegetables – Heat the oven to 375 degrees F, add whatever veggies you love to a sheet pan, and toss the vegetables with 1 Tablespoon of avocado oil and 2 Tablespoons of Taco Seasoning. Bake for 20 minutes or until desired doneness. Try it on bell peppers, red onions, zucchini, carrots, and potatoes!
• Ground Beef & Rice Casserole – Swap out the seasonings with this Taco Seasoning in this quick, yummy recipe.
• Taco Seasoned Chicken, Shrimp, and Beef – Sprinkle all sides of the protein you’re using and cook it as normal. Serve it with a side of 30-Minute Mexican Cauliflower Rice Recipe for a healthy meal!
• Easy Ground Beef Tacos – Swap out the seasonings in this recipe with 3 Tablespoons of your taco seasoning mix. These tacos are a classic! You’ll love them.
• Taco Seasoning Popcorn – Sprinkle a little over freshly cooked popcorn for a festive addition to your movie night.

Storing Taco Seasoning

• Room Temperature – Store in an airtight jar or container for 3-6 months.
• Fridge or Freezer – Extend the life of your seasoning by storing it in the refrigerator or freeze for up to 1 year in an airtight jar, container, or freezer bag.

Healthy Taco Recipes

• Healthy Chicken Tacos with Sriracha
• Baja Shrimp Tacos Recipe
• The BEST Chicken Fajita Tacos
• 30-Minute Blackened Salmon Tacos
• Chili Lime Steak Tacos w/ Mango Salsa

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• Chicken Empanadas
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